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The Reagan Ranch Today: How Rancho del Cielo Advances Our Conservative Movement By Jessica Jensen, Editor
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resident Reagan Reagan administration said, “It officials, members is up to us, to of the military, work together and many others for progress have been to and humanity, the Reagan so that our Ranch, but grandchildren, Young America’s when they look Foundation sees back at us, can Rancho del Cielo truly say, that as much more we not only than a scenic preserved the site—although flame of freedom, its views are Thousands have visited the Reagan Ranch since the Foundation saved it in 1998. Through but cast its certainly the Ranch, we inspire and teach future generations about Ronald Reagan and his lasting warmth and light breathtaking. accomplishments. further than those A trip to who came before us.” the Reagan Ranch is an unforgettable journey to the awe Young America’s Foundation stepped in to save President inspiring landscape and humble home which—to President Reagan’s Western White House, Rancho del Cielo, in the Reagan—represented freedom and opportunity and the very spring of 1998 to preserve it as a “flame of freedom”—a principles upon which this country was founded. living monument to Ronald Reagan which passes on his For young people—many of whom were not even ideas and lasting accomplishments to future generations. born when Ronald Reagan was President—an afternoon President Reagan committed himself to reaching young at Rancho del Cielo can teach them more about Ronald people with his ideas—a goal that is also central to the Wilson Reagan than they will learn throughout their entire Foundation’s mission of ensuring that increasing numbers academic careers. of young Americans understand and are inspired by the They learn about hard work and its rewards, as they see ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free the fence posts he constructed with his bare hands and visit enterprise, and traditional values. the tack barn in which he spent so many hours preparing his Today, the Reagan Ranch—accompanied by the horses for trail rides. Foundation’s Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa They discover the importance of modesty and generosity, Barbara (see page 23)—is a place of inspiration for as they explore his small adobe home, simply adorned with thousands of visitors each year. Numerous conferences, Western artwork, his favorite books, and the well-worn seminars, training programs, and special events take place in furniture of a beloved dwelling. the beautiful stretch of central California that Ronald Reagan And as they take in the majestic views and valleys called home. cherished by President Reagan, these young visitors come Students, supporters, media personalities, authors, to understand what President Reagan meant when he
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Young America’s Foundation | Libertas | 15th Reagan Ranch Anniversary Issue